As people age, their bones naturally weaken, creating a higher risk of fractures and other injuries. This condition, often referred to as osteoporosis, occurs more frequently and earlier in women ...

You can have osteoporosis and not even know it. In fact, about two-thirds of spinal compression fractures are never diagnosed because many people think the back pain is just a part of aging and ...

You can take steps to prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression by eating a healthy and nutritious diet, being active, taking supplements that improve bone health, and taking medications to ...

Osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them prone to break, affects about 10 million Americans over the age of 50, of which 80 percent are women.

Although it’s typical for most people to lose height as they age – about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 centimeters) over a lifetime – those with osteoporosis who have multiple spinal fractures ...